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ICJ Confirms Jurisdiction in Armenia-Azerbaijan Dispute
The ICJ confirms its jurisdiction over Armenia and Azerbaijan's discrimination claims related to the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, issuing previous orders to prevent incitement of racial hatred and ensure the return of displaced Armenians.
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- What emergency measures did the ICJ order?
- The ICJ issued emergency orders in 2021 to prevent incitement of racial hatred and later, in 2023, ordered Azerbaijan to allow the return of ethnic Armenians who fled Nagorno-Karabakh.
- How did the ICJ handle the objections raised by both countries?
- The ICJ's jurisdiction was confirmed after reviewing objections from both countries; it narrowed the scope of Azerbaijan's case by limiting the timeframe and excluding certain environmental claims.
- What are the mutual accusations made by Armenia and Azerbaijan?
- Armenia accuses Azerbaijan of violating the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination through ethnic cleansing, while Azerbaijan counters with similar accusations against Armenia and alleges hate speech and racist propaganda.
- What is the main ruling of the International Court of Justice (ICJ)?
- The International Court of Justice (ICJ) confirmed its jurisdiction to hear cases filed by Armenia and Azerbaijan concerning alleged discrimination related to the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.
- What is the enforceability of the ICJ's orders, and what is the expected timeline for a final ruling?
- While the ICJ's orders are binding, it lacks enforcement mechanisms, and a final ruling on the merits of the cases could take years; the court did not specify a timeline for further hearings.